FOT 4060 - Livestock Marketing

Clock Hours: 40

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of marketing livestock with emphasis on input costs for production and an overview of market futures. Students will track livestock prices and study factors leading to fluctuations in the livestock market.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Understand the concepts affection livestock values and cost of production for improved marketing and profitability.
The student will know the systems of grading livestock.
The student will know where to find market news reports and demonstrate critical thinking in analyzing price trends.
Gain knowledge of the influences of consumer trends on the marketing and distribution of livestock.